A number of different procedures for preparing nanoparticles for surface analysis are presented (drop casting, spin coating, deposition from powders, and cryofixation). We discuss the challenges, opportunities, and possible applications of each method, particularly regarding the changes in the surface properties caused by the different preparation methods.
Bennet, F., Müller, A., Radnik, J., Hachenberger, Y., Jungnickel, H., Laux, P., Luch, A., Tentschert, J. Preparation of Nanoparticles for ToF-SIMS and XPS Analysis. J. Vis. Exp. (163), e61758, doi:10.3791/61758 (2020).